Global F&B Manufacturing Exhibition · Dubai

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026

The Global F&B Manufacturing Shift Starts Here

Gulfood Manufacturing brings the food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem together across ingredients, processing, packaging, automation and supply-chain solutions at Dubai World Trade Centre.

3–5 November2026 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates DWTCIn Person
About the event

Recalibrating the production lines of the future.

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 is a major F&B manufacturing platform focused on food security, industrial capability and innovation across next-generation ingredients, processing, packaging, automation and supply-chain systems.

The 2026 edition takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre and connects manufacturers, technology suppliers, ingredient specialists and decision-makers looking to scale production, improve efficiency and adopt future-ready technologies.

61,907Last year's industry professionals
2,500+Last year's global exhibitors
79Countries represented last year
21Halls of innovation last year
F&B manufacturing ecosystem

From ingredients to finished production.

The show brings together the technologies and systems used to build, automate and scale food and beverage manufacturing.

01

Ingredients

Next-generation ingredients and solutions supporting product development and manufacturing.

02

Processing

Food and beverage processing systems designed around productivity, quality and efficiency.

03

Packaging

Primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging systems for diverse F&B applications.

04

Automation

Digital adoption, robotics and intelligent systems for future-ready manufacturing.

05

Supply Chain

Systems and technologies supporting resilient and scalable food production networks.

IMA Group at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026

Meet IMA Food in Saeed Hall.

IMA Group will be present throughout the show with food, coffee, tea & herbs, flexible packaging, confectionery, dairy and portion-packaging technologies.

IMA Booth S3 – D52 SAEED HALL · Dubai World Trade Centre
IMA technologies on show

Processing and packaging across the food industry.

The IMA exhibition page highlights technologies for bakery, confectionery, snacks, coffee, tea, dairy and flexible packaging.

Flexible Packaging

IMA Flexible Packaging Hub

IMA Ilapak, IMA Eurosicma and IMA Record combine HFFS and VFFS expertise for bakery, biscuits, cookies, chocolate, confectionery, snacks and other food sectors.

Discover the Flexible Packaging Hub →
Confectionery

IMA Gima

Vertical dosing and filling, cartoning, overwrapping, wraparound tray packing and top-loading cartoning solutions designed for a broad range of confectionery requirements.

Coffee

IMA Coffee Hub

Coffee processing and packaging technologies covering receiving and handling, roasting, grinding, degassing, dosing, filling, sealing and cartoning.

Explore IMA Coffee →
Tea & Herbs

Teabag Packaging

Advanced teabag packaging technologies and dedicated solutions supporting both traditional formats and emerging tea and herbal product concepts.

Food Portions

IMA Corazza & IMA Benhil

Dosing, wrapping and packaging for bouillon cubes, yeast, processed cheese, butter, margarine and pasty products.

Dairy & Cup Filling

IMA Erca, Hassia & Gasti

FFS systems, in-mould labelling, open-mould solutions, high-accuracy filling and continuous-motion cup filling and sealing for dairy and portion-packaging applications.

Pouch Filling

IMA Fillshape

Filling technologies for flexible stand-up pouches, spouted pouches and doypacks, plus form-fill-seal concepts for cups.

IMA Food

Food Processing & Packaging

Meet the IMA Food team to discuss integrated processing and packaging approaches tailored to production needs across the global food industry.

Turnkey Lines

Integrated Production Solutions

Primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging capabilities can be combined into complete lines supporting a wide range of flexible pack styles and production requirements.

Venue & travel

Dubai World Trade Centre

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre, one of Dubai's principal international exhibition venues.

Dubai World Trade Centre

Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Frequently asked questions

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 FAQ

When is Gulfood Manufacturing 2026?
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 takes place from 3 to 5 November 2026.
What are the show opening hours?
The show is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 3 and 4 November, and from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on 5 November.
Where is Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 held?
At Dubai World Trade Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where can visitors find IMA Group?
IMA Group lists its 2026 Gulfood Manufacturing presence in Saeed Hall at Booth S3 – D52.
What will IMA Group showcase?
IMA's event page highlights food processing and packaging, flexible packaging, confectionery, coffee, tea and herbs, dairy, cup filling, portion packaging and pouch-filling technologies.
Dubai · 3–5 November 2026

Meet the future of F&B manufacturing in Dubai.

Visit Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 and connect with IMA Group in Saeed Hall, Booth S3 – D52.

Disclaimer: Event dates, visiting hours, venue information and general Gulfood Manufacturing information are credited to Gulfood Manufacturing. IMA booth information, brand references and technology descriptions are credited to IMA Group. All trademarks, brand names, logos and other third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners. This page is an informational event listing and is not the official event website.

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